1. The International Orange House -
Not at first so odd, though the color is a bit hauntingly familiar... because it's the same paint hue as used on the Golden Gate Bridge: International Orange. Photo via Alexandra Kenin, Urban Hiker SF

1. The International Orange House -
Not at first so odd, though...

1. The International Orange House -
Not at first so odd, though... Photo-4549848.61354 - SFGate

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Another view of The International Orange House.
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights(Precita and Shotwell).
Incidentally, the home is owned by the Bernalwood blog writer, Todd Lappin, who also allowed use of this photo of his home.

Another view of The International Orange House.
Neighborhood:...

Another view of The International Orange House.
Neighborhood:... Photo-4549852.61354 - SFGate

3. The Jungle House: a wee bit like a page from "Where the... Photo-4549854.61354 - SFGate

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4. The Addams Family House: spooky but kind of playful as well, this home hasn't seen a set of pruning sheers in decades. Neighborhood: Castro (17th between Church and Sanchez Streets). Photo via Alexandra Kenin, Urban Hiker SF

4. The Addams Family House: spooky but kind of playful as well,...

4. The Addams Family House: spooky but kind of playful as well,... Photo-4549855.61354 - SFGate

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5. The Buddha House - In addition to the Buddha on the garage door, 100% of the 'stones' are painted onto the house. Neighborhood: Castro (17th between Church and Sanchez Streets). Photo via Alexandra Kenin, Urban Hiker SF

5. The Buddha House - In addition to the Buddha on the garage door,...

5. The Buddha House - In addition to the Buddha on the garage door,... Photo-4549856.61354 - SFGate

7. The Chalkboard Garage House. Not featured here with a single f-word adorning it, this home is a testament to both trust and character in this 'nabe. Neighborhood: Bernal Heights (Mullen Avenue between Montcalm and Franconia Streets). Photo via Alexandra Kenin, Urban Hiker SF

7. The Chalkboard Garage House. Not featured here with a single...

7. The Chalkboard Garage House. Not featured here with a single... Photo-4549858.61354 - SFGate

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Another day, another art display at the Chalkboard Garage House! Photo via Bernalwood.

Another day, another art display at the Chalkboard Garage House!...

Another day, another art display at the Chalkboard Garage House!... Photo-4549859.61354 - SFGate

8. The Yoga House: A zen retreat in the shadow of Bernal Hill.... Photo-4549860.61354 - SFGate

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9. The Mondrian House: An homage to a Dutch by the beach. Neighborhood: Outer Sunset (Great Highway between Rivera and Quintara Streets). Photo courtesy of geekstinkbreath via Flickr.

9. The Mondrian House: An homage to a Dutch by the beach....

9. The Mondrian House: An homage to a Dutch by the beach.... Photo-4549861.61354 - SFGate

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10. Old Vedanta Temple: Said to be the first Hindu temple in the West, this building now houses a dormitory, lecture hall, and classrooms for the Vedanta Society of Northern California.
Neighborhood: Cow Hollow (The corner of Webster and Filbert Streets). Photo courtesy of Keith “Captain Photo” via Flickr.

10. Old Vedanta Temple: Said to be the first Hindu temple in the...

10. Old Vedanta Temple: Said to be the first Hindu temple in the... Photo-4549862.61354 - SFGate